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Guy Lombardo and Long Island

Guy Lombardo and Long Island Born on June 19th, 1902, Gaetano Alberto “Guy” Lombardo was a Canadian, then American bandleader and violinist. He formed “The Royal Canadians” in 1924 with his brothers Carmen, Lebert, and Victor and other musicians from his hometown. Guy led the group to international success, billing themselves as creating “The Sweetest [...]

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The History of the Five Towns area on Long Island

The History of the Five Towns area on Long Island The Five Towns, stretches from Hempstead to Far Rockaway. It is branded as the oldest populace centers of Long Island. The area includes the villages of Hewlett, Lawrence, Cedarhurst, Inwood, and Woodmere. Five Towns began as a desolate cow pasture then gradually transformed into what [...]

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Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium The Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium is in its 127th year of operation on Long Island. More than a million trout, rainbow, brown and brook have been raised at this facility and gone on to stock ponds and lakes throughout New York and the New England [...]

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The Battle of Long Island

The Battle of Long Island The Battle of Long Island, also known as the Battle of Brooklyn or the Battle of Brooklyn Heights, was fought on August 27, 1776. It was the first major battle in the American Revolutionary War following the Declaration of Independence, which was the largest battle of the entire conflict. It [...]

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A Brief History About Long Island Duck

A Brief History About Long Island Duck Did you know the Long Island Duck wasn’t originally from Long Island? In1873, nine ducks were exported from China to Long Island. These are also known as Pekin ducks, a breed of domesticated duck used primarily for egg and meat production. They were bred from the Mallard in [...]

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Long Island Rum Runners

Long Island Rum Runners Beginning in 1920, and for the nearly 13 years, Long Island and the rest of the United States faced an interesting time known as Prohibition. The 18th amendment prohibited alcohol in the United States. The Volstead Act was also underway (an act that prohibited importing and consuming of alcoholic beverages). Long [...]

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The History of Lloyd Harbor

The History of Lloyd Harbor Established in 1926, Lloyd Harbor stretches over 9.2 square miles of the North Shore of  Long Island. With its irresistible blend of rural and suburban ambiance, to this day, Lloyd Harbor encompasses gorgeous estates harboring a prosperous community. Although Lloyd Harbor is considered the second largest village established in New [...]

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Grumman Studios

Grumman Studios Grumman Studios is located on Long Island in Bethpage, and is a leader in Hollywood production. The space offers New York’s largest unobstructed studio, office rental, long term storage space rental, and acres of outdoor space for set construction and parking. Recently, Salt with Angelina Jolie was filmed on one of their sets. [...]

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